In nearly every discipline, our knowledge is incomplete. Gaps in knowledge and unresolved issues can be addressed only by raising pertinent questions and seeking relevant answers through methodical & focused enquiry. This is where research steps in. The term “research” as used in common parlance however has diverse meanings and implications for different people. While we all are familiar with the term; few of us can fathom the fact that research is not merely finding a piece of information or making notes and documenting it as a paper but a systematic process. It is in effect a process that entails - systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of information for furthering an in-depth understanding in a given discipline.
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They are unable to manage time effectively. They end up setting unrealistic targets for themselves and in the event of failure lose motivation to pursue the given task with zeal and enthusiasm. Further, some researchers work at part-time jobs and/or are engaged in time consuming extra-curricular activities at the university. At times heavy load of executive work leaves one with insufficient time for research
Lack of funds
Lack of funds and financial assistance is a potential barrier in continuing research. If the research requires the procurement of sophisticated instruments or going for field study to distant places then it might become difficult for the researcher to do so in the absence of any financial assistance. Further, publishing in international journals also involves investment in terms of money and time. In case the researcher is planning to pursue research in foreign countries, inability to secure funding /financial assistance also poses a barrier to research.
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The system lacks the ability to distinguish between original research and fraudulent or redundant work which affects researchers’ motivation to undertake new and pioneering research. Furthermore performance evaluation based simply on quantity of research discourages researchers from undertaking original research. As a result researchers prefer to work on simple subjects and do repetitive and imitative research and focus on quantity.
In addition to this lack of proper connection with other research organizations also functions as a barrier in doing quality research as there is insufficient access to scientific references (libraries, scientific database subscriptions, full text articles, documents, etc.) or possibility of exchange programs.
Research Expertise Oriented Barrier
Researchers work under the supervision of their supervisors/ Research Mentors. Supervisors at times take it easy. Instead of helping and guiding researchers supervisors at times might impose their work/other research work on